Wedding Savings or
Wedding Stressor?
Courtesy of
Hand in Hand Weddings & Events
Everyone has a budget but there are things that you
should “DIY” and save on and then there are things that
you should “Splurge” with and spend money on. I always
tell my brides to remember there is no compensation or
dollar value for your sanity.
I believe that there are 2 different types of DIY projects, the
FUN, LIGHTHEARTED, “Yay I’m getting married” project;
such as bedazzling a frame or adding a touch of color to a
basket that will hold your favors. Then there is the “OMG,
this is overwhelming, when will the wedding be over”
project; such as making EVERY centerpiece for 25 tables or
making chocolate chip cookies as a favor for all 200-300 of
your guests.
An important thing to consider before taking on DIY/
Wedding budget saver projects is, if you plan to do-it-yourself
then REALLY plan to do it YOURSELF. Don’t expect a lot
of help. It sounds harsh, but it is very true. I have seen a
lot of brides over the years take on intricate tasks based on
assistance offered by friends and family. This is a BIG deal
and is imperative when starting out in the beginning of your
planning process. Be very sure that you are able to complete
DIY tasks by yourself without assistance just in case it results
in you having to work alone. Choose your project carefully
so that you don’t end up with an unnecessary amount of
stress by having mandatory “homework” await you after
work or school. Friends and family are all very excited and
happy for you and want nothing more than to be involved
in your big day, but unfortunately they sometimes tend to
over promise and under-deliver. This is why you should put
a lot of thought into choosing what to DIY and what might
require professional vendor assistance.
What may start off as a wedding budget saver, can equate
to the cost of hiring a professional. After factoring in
the amount of time you will need to drive from place to
place and complete the task along with enlisting the help
of others, it is sometimes easier to bring your idea to life
through an industry professional. On your wedding day,
you want to sit back, enjoy it, and know that everything is